R-Zero Water Treatment Plant, Basra, 2020. Photo: Azhar Al-Rubaie. In summer 2018 protests erupted in Basra amidst a water contamination crisis, with over 100,000 admitted to hospital by the end of ...

Between peaceful snow-capped mountains and the lively culture of Kashmir, there is a wonderful winter treat called Basrakh. Made mostly of sugar, ghee, and maida (refined flour), this traditional ...